JU suspends 16 BCL activists

JU suspends 16 BCL activists

One of the injured Chhatra League activists of Jahangirnagar University's Bhasani Hall in his bed at Enam Medical College and Hospital, Savar, on Thursday. Photo: Star

Jahangirnagar University suspended 16 Chhatra League leaders and activists on charge of attacking their rivals at Maulana Bhasani Hall three days ago over establishing supremacy.

The JU syndicate at an emergency meeting on Thursday night made the decision. Vice-chancellor Prof Farza Islam, hall provost, proctor and the registrar were present.

The university authorities also formed a five-member committee headed by Prof Rasheda Akhter of anthropology department to probe the incident. The committee has been asked to submit its report within seven days.

“The decision of suspension is only a temporary measure. Further action will be taken after getting the probe report,” said Proctor Tapan Kumar Saha.

During the suspension, the 16 students will not be allowed to stay at the dormitory or campus and participate in any academic activities, he added.

At least 10 students were injured when a group of BCL men swooped on their rivals who were asleep at the dormitory around 4:00am on Wednesday.

Chhatra League men led by Anindo Baroi, loyal to JU BCL president, attacked hall unit president Shakil Ahmed and his supporters. Shakil is loyal to the general secretary of JU BCL.

Shakil, Humayun Kabir and Rokanuzzaman were stabbed several times by the attackers. Seven other BCL men were sent to Enam Medical College and Hospital in Savar after they were treated initially at the university medical centre, said BCL sources.